President Obama Names Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients 2013 Marks 50th Anniversary of President Kennedy’s Establishment of the Presidential Medal of Freedom WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama named sixteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United … [Read more...]
Celebrate Parents Day – July 28
July 28, 2013 by
What Is Parents' Day? n the United States, Parents' Day is held on the fourth Sunday of every July. This was established in 1994 when President Bill Clinton signed a Congressional Resolution into law (36 U.S.C. § 135) for "recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children." The bill was introduced by Republican Senator Trent Lott. It was supported by members of the Unification Church which also celebrates a holiday called Parents' Day, although on a … [Read more...]
Dan Pfeiffer, Senior Advisor to the President
July 21, 2013 by
MESSAGE FROM Dan Pfeiffer, Senior Advisor to the President Hey everyone, I don't usually write emails like this, and we don't usually send messages like this to this list. But I just finished reading the draft of a speech the President plans to deliver on Wednesday, and I want to explain why it's one worth checking out. Eight years ago, not long after he was elected to the United States Senate, President Obama went to Knox College in his home state of Illinois where he laid out his … [Read more...]
Sebelius Approves Plans for Data Collection for HHS HIV Grantees
July 11, 2013 by
Secretary Sebelius Approves Plans to Standardize and Streamline Data Collection for HHS HIV Grantees The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently reached a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to standardize and streamline data collection for recipients of federal HIV funds. On June 28, 2013, Secretary of Health and Human Kathleen Sebelius approved plans submitted by nine HHS operating divisions and staff offices to adopt and deploy common core indicators for … [Read more...]
July 4th, have a S A F E and Happy Independence Day!
July 4, 2013 by
Hope you have a S A F E and Happy Independence Day! Independence Day which is commonly known as the Fourth of July in the United States, is a federal holiday which commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Thus it is that auspicious day when United States declared itself independent from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Since then until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with the celebration taking grandeur … [Read more...]
HIV Testing Sites and Care Services Locator
June 21, 2013 by
A Tool for Clinicians As an HIV physician who sees patients at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, I want to share a valuable resource for you and your patients with you. The HIV Testing Sites and Care Services Locator is a unique, online, location-based search tool that you can use with your patients and clients to help them access testing services, as well as resources for housing, mental health, substance abuse and more. The tool takes advantage of open data from HHS agencies such … [Read more...]
PrEP can reduce HIV risk among people who inject drugs
June 14, 2013 by
DAILY HIV MEDICATIONS NOW PROVEN TO PREVENT HIV AMONG ALL GROUPS AT HIGH RISK A daily dose of a medication used to treat HIV infection reduced the risk of HIV acquisition among people who inject drugs by 49 percent. Those who took the medication most consistently had even higher levels of protection, according to a new study announced today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Thailand Ministry of … [Read more...]
Obamacare, Three quick things you should know!
June 8, 2013 by
Hi all -- In the past few days, we've received three really interesting new pieces of information about the health care law, and we wanted to share these data points with you so that you get a big picture of how things are changing for the better as the law gets implemented. First, the Affordable Care Act is helping to make sure that insurance companies and providers have to compete for your business by creating a Health Insurance Marketplace that offers people more choice and control … [Read more...]
GREATEST FUTURE is to INVEST in YOURSELF NOW!
June 3, 2013 by
UPDATE: GREATEST INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE IS TO INVEST IN YOURSELF NOW! June 21, 2013, Friday, 7 PM, Downers Grove, IL. Sacred Breath Healing Workshop. Any questions, ask for the names of people who attend regularly and the life changing experiences they claim as their own. July 7th, 2013, Sunday, 1 PM, ongoing Circle of Light enrichment classes and meditations. Contact: Shirlee 630-202-3818 YOU ARE ALREADY HOME! Come to our offerings and you will discover that you are far … [Read more...]
UN Women Executive Board, Annual Session 25-27 June
May 27, 2013 by
Annual Session - Documents 25-27 June The operational activities of UN-Women are governed by an Executive Board based on General Assembly resolution 64/289 paragraph 57(b) which stipulates that “the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Executive Board of the Entity shall constitute the multi-tiered intergovernmental governance structure for the operational activities and shall provide operational policy guidance to the Entity”. The Board also engages with the Executive … [Read more...]
Rebecca Yuhasz Smith – WOMAN of ACTION™
May 22, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this guided woman, one that refers to the finding of her calling in life as "quite by accident". Following one's dreams can be an elusive experience, and this one woman finally found her way, after a lifetime of devoting herself to the NOT FOR PROFIT world. Being an artist at heart, this visionary took action and combined her passion with a mission. Today, through the use of her artistic talents, she now devotes her energy to … [Read more...]
Alleviating Poverty: Mobile Communications, Micro-finance, Small Business Development
May 21, 2013 by
Poverty is one of the most pressing problems around the world. According to statistics from the World Bank, nearly one-quarter of the global population lives at or below the poverty line of $1.25 per day.[i] With so many people struggling for basic subsistence, it is hard for those affected to get out of poverty, gain access to capital, or develop small firms or businesses that help them build a better life. Yet with the growth of mobile technology, there are new opportunities for individuals … [Read more...]
